POLITICS

A New Year,A Blank Cheque_Ada Nkong

It is an exciting moment as we enter the new year! With hope in our hearts for a better shot at life inspire of Covid-19 and faith in the Creator's plan for a good life for us. In the past year, we had plans, projects, aspirations most of which took the back seat as we… Continue reading A New Year,A Blank Cheque_Ada Nkong

EDUCATION

Committee of Vice Chancellors to Honor UNESCO Laureate, Others_Ada Nkong

UNESCO Laureate, Professor Sir Bashiru Aremu says that on the 14th of January, 2021 the General Secretary, Committee of Vice Chancellors of Nigeria Universities, Prof Yakubu Ochefu Aboki will among others host H. E UNESCO Laureate, Prof Sir Bashiru Aremu and other Scholars at an International Summit and Induction ceremony that will be held at… Continue reading Committee of Vice Chancellors to Honor UNESCO Laureate, Others_Ada Nkong

HUMAN INTEREST

Married for Twenty Years_Ada Nkong

Just like yesterday I remember the olive green nail polish I insisted on wearing. I can't tell why I opted for that colour by the way. I remember also the bouquet of cream roses and the simple rose crown on my hair bought by My elder Sister. The Ogars with Parish Priest Fr. Augustine Garba… Continue reading Married for Twenty Years_Ada Nkong

RELIGION

Bishop Ignatius Kaigama Urges Looters of Public Funds to Repent _AdaNkong

Archbishop Ignatius Kaigama The Archbishop of Abuja Diocese, Bishop Ignatius Kaigama has called on Christians to exhibit a greater sense of solidarity in pursuing the common good, and foster a sense of greater empathy for those who are especially vulnerable: the elderly, the sick, people with disabilities, and the poor who frequently have a lower… Continue reading Bishop Ignatius Kaigama Urges Looters of Public Funds to Repent _AdaNkong

HUMAN INTEREST

Activist Calls for Investigation of Assault on 68 Year Old Woman_Ada Nkong

The Delta State Governor, Dr Ifeanyi Okowa has been urged to intervene in the conduct between a Director General in the state and a 68 year old grandmother.Zik Gbemre in a statement alleges that the Director-General (DG), Delta State Capital Territory Development Agency, Rt. Hon. Evangelist Mrs. Joan Onyemaechi Mrakpor, who purportedly slapped and beat-up… Continue reading Activist Calls for Investigation of Assault on 68 Year Old Woman_Ada Nkong

Aviation

FG to Return Defaulting Passengers Over UK Covid Strain_Ada Nkong

In a bid to contain a fast-spreading new strain of COVID-19 recorded in the United Kingdom and South Africa, the Federal Government has issued fresh protocol for airlines and passengers coming into Nigeria from the two countries. The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority said non-Nigerian passengers who fail to comply with the new protocol would be… Continue reading FG to Return Defaulting Passengers Over UK Covid Strain_Ada Nkong

HEALTH · POLITICS

Minister of Women Affairs Test Positive for Covid-19_ Ada Nkong

  Women affairs minister, Tallen, tests positive for COVID-19 Minister of Women Affairs Dame Pauline Tallen has contracted COVID-19 and gone on self-isolation. The Minister made this known in a statement signed by her, saying she is asymptomatic. The statement read, “Following interaction with individuals that later show asymptomatic sign of COVID-19, I was advised by… Continue reading Minister of Women Affairs Test Positive for Covid-19_ Ada Nkong

HUMAN INTEREST

The Family With no Finger Prints_ Ada Nkong

Apu Sarker was showing his open palm to me on a video call from his home in Bangladesh. Nothing seemed unusual at first, but as I looked closer I could see the smooth surfaces of his fingertips. Apu, who is 22, lives with his family in a village in the northern district of Rajshahi. He… Continue reading The Family With no Finger Prints_ Ada Nkong

OPINION

One of a Kind Christmas_Ada Nkong

One favorite pastime I have at Christmas is to compare and contrast dresses, looks and hairstyles. Getting to church early was a bonus and I settled in to do my fashion police work since I was over forty minutes early. Slowly I came to realize that this wasn't your average Christmas. Not everyone had bothered… Continue reading One of a Kind Christmas_Ada Nkong